Course Syllabus

 

Math I Honors Syllabus                         Instructor: Lisa O’Connor         Central Academy of Technology and Arts

 

  1. Course Description

Math I continues the study of algebraic concepts.  It includes topics in geometry, one and two variable statistics, operations with polynomials, creation and application of linear functions and relations, algebraic representations of geometric relationships, and an introduction to nonlinear functions.  Students will be expected to describe and translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric, tabular and verbal representations of relations and use those representations to solve problems.  Appropriate technology including graphing calculators will be used for instruction and assessment. This course builds on the student's understanding of basic mathematics in the study of algebraic skills and problem solving. Students will learn to express real-world problems in algebraic sentences in order to find solutions. Successful completion of the course is an indispensable step in preparation for more advanced math courses to follow.

Honors:

Math 1 HN is an honors level course. This course is also available in the Program of Studies at the College Preparatory level. Students earning credit for an Honors level course receive an elevated number of Quality Points for their Grade Point Average. Students choosing the Honors level course should be aware that this Honors level course will include:

*Required extension opportunities that are directly related to the Standard Course of Study. This includes additional content beyond that covered in the College Preparatory level.
* More challenging coursework and assessments. Students will be expected to demonstrate higher levels of understanding for grades.
*Projects and presentations will be more in depth.
*Students will have to focus and study regularly to master the content.
*The expectation that students can move through the coursework at an accelerated pace and students experiencing difficulty should quickly seek guidance from their teacher on how they can be more successful.

 2. Goals and Objectives

 Specific goals and objectives to be covered by the course can be found by following the link below and click on Math 1

Link

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/mathematics/scos/current/

3. Grading

Final grades will be calculated with each 6 weeks grade and exam counting 25%.  6 week grades will be based as follows: 

 

Homework/classwork:         30%                        Assessments:  70%

Homework will be assigned each night to reinforce skills learned that day and in preparation for upcoming lessons. All work must be shown and assignments completed in pencil.  Assignments that do not have appropriate work shown will receive a zero.  All assignments must be completed on a separate paper from notes.  Daily assignments can be found on the announcement board of the Canvas page for the class.  Homework/Classroom assignments will include, but are not limited to, worksheets, discovery/investigations and IXL assignments

Assessments will be given on a regular basis to help measure student learning.  These could be quizzes, tests, group assignments, projects or any other method to assess student learning. As with homework, all work must be shown in order to receive credit. 

Assessments will be kept to be included in the student's portfolio, however they can be checked out for review or tutoring sessions.

Grades of "0" or "1"

  A grade of "0" will be recorded when an assignment will not be able to be accepted for credit due to failure to make up or missing/incomplete assignment.

  A grade of "1" will be recorded when an assignment has not been given credit but is still eligible to be turned in for partial credit or full credit.  If noted as absent, assignment can be made up within the makeup policy time restraints for full credit.  If the assignment is noted as missing or incomplete and shows a score of "1", it can be completed for partial credit (usually 1/2 credit). 

 

Math I will be assessed with a state end of course test.  Students must pass the state exam with an A or B in order to pass the course. 

Parents can access grades through Parent Portal online and through printed progress report (midterm) and report cards.

 4. Tutoring

 Extra help is available in my classroom each week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.  These are drop in sessions from 8:00 am to 8:45 am.  Students may also attend cougar time on Tuesdays/Thursdays by requesting to be added to the role for these sessions.  Students are expected to come to these sessions with questions prepared and actively seek instruction by asking questions.

 

Students may also request a peer tutor from their guidance counselor if they are in need of ongoing help outside of class.

 

5.  Materials

  • Pencil and eraser (either mechanical or standard) and colored pencils
  • Notebook paper and graph paper
  • Highlighter
  • Dry Erase markers
  • Flashcards/blank index cards
  •   3-ring Binder (with 10 dividers for sections)*
  • Graphing Calculator*
  • Pencil sharpener

Graphing Calculators: We do not have a class set of calculators available for students to use during the class period.  It is recommended that you purchase the Texas Instruments TI 83 or TI 84, any edition (silver, plus, etc.) as you will continue to use it throughout high school/college math courses. Calculators are to be brought to class daily.

*3-ring binder set up-  Dividers will be labeled by unit as follows

  1. Expressions/Equations/Inequalities
  2. Linear Functions
  3. Functions
  4. Exponential Functions
  5. Quadratic Functions
  6. Systems of Equations
  7. Geometry
  8. One variable statistics
  9. Two variable statistics
  10. Homework- Homework will be kept in this section. At the end of each unit, assignments will be moved to the appropriate unit, behind the notes for the unit.

 

All notes and assignments should be labeled at the top with the student’s name, date and assignment name or notes topic.  Notes and assignments should be completed on separate pieces of paper.

 

6. Resources

 Most assignments and resources will be accessed through our learning platform, Canvas.  Most assignments will be completed and submitted on the students own paper.  ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN TO RECEIVE CREDIT, and all assignments must be labeled with the student’s name and appropriate date and assignment title.

 

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7. Absences and Make-Up Work

 Daily attendance is important to the understanding of mathematics.  That said, it is sometimes necessary to miss class due to illness, field trips or sports commitments. It is a student’s responsibility to access the canvas page to find out what they missed while they were out of class. 

ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL-  Notes, assignments and assessments missed due to illness must be made up within two days of the absence.  Please make arrangements with the teacher to schedule a time to make up assessments during the tutoring sessions on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings. 

FIELD TRIPS/MISSED CLASS DUE TO SCHOOL OR SPORTS COMMITMENT- Students attending field trips or other school related commitments where they are not considered absent from school will not receive additional time for the day’s assignments, and must access Canvas and bring in all work the following day.  If an assessment is missed, they must schedule a time to complete this during the Tuesday or Wednesday morning tutoring sessions.  ASSIGNMENTS OR ASSESSMENTS NOT MADE UP WITHIN THE ALLOWED TIME WILL RECEIVE A ZERO.

 

8. Classroom Expectations

  1. Students must come to class on-time and prepared with materials.
  2. Students must participate in class with a positive attitude and demonstrate effort.
  3. Students must be respectful to both peers and adults in and out of class.
  4. Students are not allowed to use earphones, iPods, MP3 players, game systems, or cell phones in class. CELL PHONES MUST NOT BE VISIBLE DURING CLASS, OR THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED.
  5. When you are absent you are responsible for acquiring what was missed in class. Notes not posted on canvas must be acquired from a classmate. You have two days to turn in make-up work.  If you are absent on the day a test is given, you must make arrangements to take it during tutoring times.  Make ups will not be completed during class time. 
  6. All assignments are to be completed in pencil.
  7. You need to bring your graphing calculator to class daily.
  8. Only water may be consumed in the classroom.  No food or additional beverages are allowed out in the classroom.

Tardy Policy
At CATA, instruction is very important. All students are expected to be in their classrooms and ready to receive
instruction before the tardy bell rings for each class. Following the tardy bell, students who are not in first period
class must report to the front office for a tardy pass. During the rest of the day teachers will mark student
tardy in the PowerSchool Attendance System. Only students with a Tardy Pass will be admitted after the tardy
bell rings for first period.
1st/2nd Tardy: Warning from an administrator in the front office (1st period) and the teacher in the classroom
(all periods)
3rd Tardy: Warning from an administrator in the front office (1st period) and the teacher in the classroom (all
periods). The teacher will contact the parent on the third tardy by phone.
4th/5th Tardy: Warning from an administrator in the front office (1st period) and the teacher in the classroom
(all periods). The teacher will submit a discipline referral to the administration and 1 day ASD with administration.
The administration will contact the parent.
6th/7th Tardy: Warning from an administrator in the front office (1st period) and the teacher in the classroom
(all periods). The teacher will submit a discipline referral to the administration and 2 days ASD with
administration.
The administration will contact the parent.
8th Tardy: Warning from an administrator in the front office (1st period) and the teacher in the classroom (all
periods). The teacher will submit a discipline referral to the administration and 3 days ASD. The administration
will set up a parent conference, create a written plan, and possible additional consequences.

 Contact Information

I look forward to working with you and your child.  Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns.

Email: lisa.oconnor@ucps.k12.nc.us

School Phone:  704-296-3088

 

 

 

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